MV Update: Evelyn's House

Friday

Sep 28, 2007 at 12:01 AMSep 28, 2007 at 10:22 PM

Past: The home for pregnant and parenting teenagers, run by the Family Nurturing Center, has received renewable state and federal grants totaling about $130,000 per year. Cindy Shepherd of Utica is the home's director.

The home, located on the second floor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes parish center, has received its certificate of occupancy from the city of Utica.

Present: A community open house took place Thursday. Workers are preparing for the residents' arrival.

Future: Two teenage girls are expected to move into the home Monday, said Colleen Cavallo of the Family Nurturing Center. More residents should follow in the next few weeks, she said.

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